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Never too late: Alum to participate in winter commencement 50 years after earning degree
Fifty years after earning his doctorate from UW–Madison, Luciano Barraza finally will participate in the commencement ceremony, thanks to his grandson.
Camp Randall season: Plenty of singing, dancing, cheering — and wins
It was quite a year at Camp Randall Stadium, where the Badgers won every regular-season football game on their way to the Big Ten West Division title. And the home fans supported them loudly, vigorously and humorously.
WAA offers travel packages for Orange Bowl
This is the first-ever trip to the Orange Bowl for Wisconsin. It is also the second straight year the Badgers are heading to a New Year’s Big Six bowl game.
UW–Madison computer sciences grad helped craft a galaxy far, far away
Rachel Rose and her team have contributed to the upcoming release of Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi.
Health access program bridges micro-finance, health for Uganda’s poor
Former Badger Kevin Gibbons runs a non-profit that merges microfinance and health-care access in Uganda by helping taxi drivers buy motorcycles.
Three UW–Madison-trained science teachers awarded fellowships
The three, now teaching science in Monona, Rhinelander and Wauwatosa, are members of the 2017 class at the Knowles Teacher Initiative, whose purpose is “to increase the number of high-quality high school science and mathematics teachers."
Winter Commencement speakers began successful Hollywood partnership on campus
Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz, two of Hollywood’s top storytellers, met each other while editing Super 8 film in the basement of Vilas Hall.
Kellners mark Homecoming with $25 million gift
Ted and Mary Kellner, whose generosity to their alma mater spans the campus, will make a $25 million commitment as part of the university’s current $3.2 billion All Ways Forward comprehensive campaign.
Despite rain, Alumni Park opening brings smiles, excitement
UW-Madison's new Alumni Park opened at a special ceremony on Friday, and the rain failed to inhibit enthusiasm for the new green space and story park that's been under construction for more than a year.
Alumni Park opening celebration will be Friday, Oct. 6
A full weekend of activities is planned to follow up on Alumni Park's unveiling on Oct. 6. The park's artful exhibits tell more than 200 alumni and UW stories, and it has gardens, a visitor center and a statue of Bucky Badger.
Four to receive 2017 Distinguished Alumni Awards, WAA’s highest honor
The 2017 recipients are Jim Berbee, a UW School of Medicine and Public Health assistant professor; Robert Bergman, the Gerald E. K. Branch Distinguished Professor Emeritus in chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley; Danae Davis, the executive director of Milwaukee Succeeds; and Kelly Kahl, the president of CBS Entertainment.
Four from School of Nursing named American Academy of Nursing Fellows
UW-Madison nursing professor Barbara J. King, senior scientist Polly Ryan, Chair of the School of Nursing Board of Visitors Nancy Kaufman and alumna MarySue Heilemann are among this year’s 173 highly distinguished nurse leaders to earn one of the profession’s highest honors.
UW-Madison hosts businesses from around Wisconsin and beyond
The Office of Corporate Relations welcomed representatives of 88 companies to the UW–Madison Business Engagement Day on Campus.
A thank you, and a goodbye — sweetened with ice cream
In honor of Project 72 — an outreach effort highlighting UW–Madison connections and alumni in all 72 Wisconsin counties — ice cream was served from…
Fox Racing’s founder got his start motorbiking at UW
UW grads Geoff and Josie Fox combined backgrounds in physics and art history, an appreciation for adventure, and a willingness to change course to gain incredible traction in the action sports industry.
Alumni Park opening date, first featured grads announced
The new green space between Memorial Union and the Red Gym will officially open to campus and the community Friday, Oct. 6, showcasing the work of artists and makers — including local artisans — who contributed to the park's design.
Alumnus Matthew Desmond wins Pulitzer Prize for ‘Evicted’
Desmond received his doctorate from UW–Madison in 2010. He is an affiliate of the UW's Institute for Research on Poverty.
Big Apple Badgers: Gabriel Stulman
UW–Madison alumnus Gabriel Stulman is the celebrated owner of five successful restaurants in the West Village section of New York City. From cook to waiter to bartender to owner, he has done it all in a notably demanding industry. Founder of a culinary family in a foodie’s paradise, Stulman is one of our Big Apple Badgers — UW alumni making their mark in NYC.
‘Forward under 40’ honors young alumni
The Wisconsin Alumni Association recognizes eight alumni under the age of 40 who are leveraging the benefits of their UW education to better their cities, states, nation, and the world.
Big Apple Badgers – Jerome and Simona Chivian Chazen
New York City is home to some of the world’s greatest art museums, and two University of Wisconsin–Madison alumni have brought some of that renown to UW–Madison.